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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.77, 448.93 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.77, 448.93 and 177.66 is: 266.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.77 : 448.93 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.77/448.93 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.77x = 448.93 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.77x = 79,756.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,756.90/299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.06

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